BAS Controls Design Engineer
About The Position
EMCOR Services Automated Controls, a Debra-Kuempel brand, is seeking a Building Automation Systems (BAS) Design Engineer to design system architectures, establish installation plans and project pacing, and develop automatic temperature control and energy management systems. The role includes producing control schematics and wiring diagrams, defining sequences of operation, programming systems, and preparing material lists based on customer needs and project plans and specifications. The engineer applies advanced engineering principles and industry standards to BAS and DDC designs, exercises independent judgment in technical decisions, and serves as a technical lead on assigned projects. The position involves interpreting construction documents, integrating third-party systems, coordinating with cross-functional teams, identifying project risks and ambiguities, reviewing engineering deliverables, and providing technical leadership during commissioning. The employee should expect extended periods working at a computer and travel to field locations as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Controls Engineering, or an extensive combination of technical training and at least 2 years of BAS/DDC or PLC experience in lieu of a formal degree.
- Five years of experience designing, programming, or engineering automation/control systems.
- Ability to apply advanced engineering principles and control theory to system design.
- Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical systems, and BAS architecture.
- Proficiency with schematics, wiring diagrams, and control panel design.
- Experience with BACnet, Modbus, or similar protocols.
- Familiarity with AutoCAD, Visio, Microsoft Office, and BAS-related networking.
- Ability to interpret construction documents and engineering standards.
- Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion in technical problem-solving.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
- Effective communication across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Self-directed, accountable, and capable of managing multiple priorities.
- Professionalism, integrity, and strong collaborative skills.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including sitting, seeing, talking, hearing, handling objects or controls, walking, reaching, climbing or balancing, and stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
- Ability to commute to and navigate job site locations.
Nice To Haves
- Experience using Automated Logic Corp (ALC) products.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop BAS, including DDC controls, using advanced engineering principles and industry standards.
- Exercise independent judgment in system design, control strategies, and engineering solutions to meet project and compliance requirements.
- Interpret construction documents to produce control system designs, submittals, and system architectures.
- Develop and program control logic and integrate third-party systems, such as BACnet and Modbus.
- Serve as technical lead for assigned projects, responsible for key engineering decisions and system functionality.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align design intent and execution.
- Identify project risks, gaps, and ambiguities; develop solutions and initiate RFIs.
- Review and validate engineering deliverables, including schematics, layouts, and sequences, for accuracy and quality.
- Provide technical leadership during commissioning to ensure systems meet design intent.
- Recommend design improvements to optimize system performance and reliability.
- Select and specify control components and maintain accurate project documentation.
- Provide subject matter expertise and escalate complex issues with recommended solutions.
- Perform other duties consistent with the scope of the role.
Benefits
- Health benefits
- Paid time off
- 401(k)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee assistance program
- Company discounts
- Competitive benefits package for non-union employees; employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement receive benefits as negotiated in their CBA and may be eligible for voluntary supplemental union benefits.
- Discretionary bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
